Sitharaman's Historic 7th Budget Presentation Surpasses Records

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for 2024-25, marking her 7th consecutive presentation and breaking the record of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai. This budget is the first in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term. Sitharaman highlighted India's economic stability amidst global policy uncertainty, with stable inflation rates moving towards 4% and core inflation at 3.1%.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Budget for 2024-25, marking her 7th straight presentation and breaking the record of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai. This is the first Budget during Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's third term in office.

While addressing the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman emphasized that the people of India reaffirmed their faith in the Modi government by re-electing it for a third term. She highlighted the nation's economic resilience amidst global economic policy uncertainties, pointing to stable inflation trends moving towards 4% and core inflation standing at 3.1%.

Sitharaman lauded India's ongoing economic growth, noting its steadfast course even as the global economy grapples with volatility.